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in Newport, United States. The men's singles tournament ran from August 18 until August 26 while the women's singles and doubles championship took place from June 9 to June 14 at the

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in Chestnut Hill. It was the 33rd staging of the U.S. National Championships, and the second

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won his first U.S. Championship title, partnering

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in the mixed doubles.

Finals

Men's singles

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defeated R. Norris Williams 6–4, 5–7, 6–3, 6–1

Women's singles

defeated Dorothy Green 6–2, 7–5

Men's doubles

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defeated

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6–4, 7–5, 6–1

Women's doubles

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defeated Dorothy Green /

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12–10, 2–6, 6–3

Mixed doubles

defeated Dorothy Green / C. S. Rogers 7–5, 7–5

References

External links

Official US Open website
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